WorldWatch: Rat runs loose on flight, passengers shriek in horror mid‑airThe high-flying rat was first spotted running along a curtain railing.17 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumBusinessAirbus A320 software issue made for a hectic weekend at airportsAirlines have praised customer responses after a 'very rare situation'.30 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandAir NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service after software recallAbout 6000 Airbus A320 family jets worldwide needed urgent software fixes.30 Nov 05:17 AM
New Zealand'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaos28 Nov 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Chaos': Long queues at airports as Kiwi travellers left stranded by Airbus fault28 Nov 09:22 PM
Travel newsAir NZ limits pet travel on smaller planes over staff safety concernsMerlin the Irish Water Spaniel will be barred from regional flights under the new rules.05 Nov 10:28 PM
WorldNine dead after UPS cargo plane crashes in LouisvilleGovernor Andy Beshear said 16 families have reported loved ones missing.05 Nov 05:24 PM
New ZealandThe student pilot drawing creative art in the Auckland night skyThe young pilot's airborne artwork has caught the attention of avid flight watchers.01 Nov 08:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFirst Qantas flight from Adelaide in nearly 20 years lands in AucklandThe airline says Kiwi demand for Adelaide flights is surging.31 Oct 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: 41 robots working inside new $90m DHL Auckland pharmaceutical warehouseTwo robot types move supplies, do physical lifting and perform boring, repetitive tasks.30 Oct 09:00 PM
World'Stern protest': Diplomatic fallout after mid-air incidentChina takes issue with Australia's statement on episode involving military aircraft.22 Oct 03:20 AM
New Zealand'No one has turned up': Traffic control opens late and delays flightPassengers were forced to wait on the tarmac at Nelson Airport for nearly 30 minutes.18 Oct 03:04 AM
WellingtonMilitary chopper makes emergency landing at Ohakea air baseThe chopper was evacuated a couple of minutes after the emergency response began.09 Oct 10:47 PM
AirlinesAirports, exporters welcome freight action plan after investments at Christchurch and Auckland Ambitious aircraft projects should link up with road and rail, airports say.01 Oct 11:42 PM
New ZealandWill the 'net zero' target include shipping and aviation emissions?Minister Simon Watts is expected to decide on their inclusion in the target by November.24 Sep 03:52 AM
AirlinesAirports in Ireland also impacted by cyber attackThe attack on check-in systems has caused cancellations and long delays for thousands.20 Sep 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonAir NZ’s ambitious electric aircraft plans delayed, dubbed ‘marketing hype’A battery-powered plane was meant to be operating Cook Strait cargo flights next year.19 Sep 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rulesDrones, Ōhakea, a pilot shortage and regional airlines all get attention in the new plan.15 Sep 09:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing claims breakthrough in 3D-printed solar panel component for space satellitesSpace race: Printing features directly into each panel cuts down on parts needed.10 Sep 10:27 PM
TravelWhen is the best month to book your European getaway? Travel company boss' top tipsShould you pick the cheapest flight or take the fastest travel time? 02 Sep 10:00 PM
PoliticsFlying regionally could be about to become ‘easier’, plus $30m Govt loans for small airlinesIt's being called a potentially 'game-changing development'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAviation engineering shortage causing delays for airline passengers, group saysMigrants alone cannot plug the gap, industry body says more training places are needed.29 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldWatch: French firefighter helicopter crashes into pond during wildfire missionThe helicopter had made 27 drops earlier in the day without incident.26 Aug 11:21 PM
Markets with MadisonBehind Australia's $3.3b counter-drone company – and CEO's Christchurch connectionDroneShield is making millions selling drone guns and detection systems to militaries. 21 Aug 07:00 PM
AirlinesSuper Galaxy pilot describes flying giant USAF plane after landing at Whenuapai Bunks, galleys with ovens and fridges, ample space – but it is 'surprisingly easy to fly'.21 Aug 05:19 AM
New ZealandMassive USAF aircraft delivers C-130J simulator components to AucklandA USAF C-5M Super Galaxy delivered components for a new C-130J Hercules simulator. The aircraft landed at RNZAF Base Auckland last night. Video / Dean Purcell.Watch21 Aug 02:46 AM
New ZealandAirways NZ boss reveals problem that closed oceanic airspaceThe fault forced five Australia-bound flights to circle off the NZ coast on Saturday.17 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandNZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert saysAirways NZ has apologised, saying the cause is 'still being investigated'.17 Aug 04:22 AM
